GDPR Fines & Penalties 2026
Search published European fines, warnings, orders and court decisions with a confirmed EU GDPR legal basis. Cases whose applicable law has not yet been confirmed are excluded.
Selected coverage: Europe. Only published cases are included.
34 results · Showing 1–25
Mediaworks Hungary Zrt.
University of Szeged
Obuda University
Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Magyar Állam Tulajdonosainak Társulásával (MATT)
Nemzeti Adatvédelmi és Információszabadság Hatóság
Bence Tordai
DPA case NAIH-3734-15/2023
DPA case NAIH-5377-12/2023
DPA case NAIH/4410-1/2023
I&S Limited Kft
Digi Távközlési és Szolgáltató Kft.
Óbuda Family Counselling and Child Protection Centre
Lawyer
DPA case NAIH-1743/2021
DPA case NAIH-4177-………./2021
DPA case NAIH-4495-1/2021
Company
Company
Website operator
Unknown
Bank
Unknown Company
Public sector
Unknown Company
Frequently Asked Questions About GDPR Enforcement
Q:What types of GDPR enforcement actions exist?
GDPR enforcement actions include monetary fines (the most publicised), formal warnings, reprimands, processing bans, data erasure orders, and compliance orders. DPAs can also impose temporary or permanent limitations on data processing. Fines can reach up to EUR 20 million or 4% of annual worldwide turnover, whichever is higher, under Article 83(5) GDPR.
Q:How are GDPR fines calculated by data protection authorities?
DPAs consider factors listed in Article 83(2) GDPR: nature, gravity, and duration of the infringement; intentional or negligent character; actions taken to mitigate damage; degree of responsibility; previous infringements; degree of cooperation; categories of personal data affected; how the infringement became known; and adherence to approved codes of conduct or certification mechanisms.
Q:Can GDPR fines be appealed?
Yes, GDPR fines can be appealed through national courts. Many high-profile fines have been challenged. The appeals process varies by country. Some fines have been reduced on appeal (e.g., British Airways' fine was reduced from GBP 183 million to GBP 20 million), while others have been upheld or even increased.
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GDPR Enforcement Actions (34 total)
- Mediaworks Hungary Zrt. (Hungary) – €141K – May 2026
- University of Szeged (Hungary) – €5K – Feb 2026
- Obuda University (Hungary) – €4K – Feb 2026
- Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences (Hungary) – €4K – Jan 2026
- Magyar Állam Tulajdonosainak Társulásával (MATT) (Hungary) – €3K – Dec 2025
- Nemzeti Adatvédelmi és Információszabadság Hatóság (Hungary) – cjeu ruling – Nov 2024
- Bence Tordai (Hungary) – complaint upheld – Jun 2024
- DPA case NAIH-3734-15/2023 (Hungary) – complaint upheld – Nov 2023
- DPA case NAIH-5377-12/2023 (Hungary) – dismissed – Sept 2023
- DPA case NAIH/4410-1/2023 (Hungary) – €125 – Apr 2023
- I&S Limited Kft (Hungary) – €81K – Feb 2023
- Digi Távközlési és Szolgáltató Kft. (Hungary) – cjeu ruling – Oct 2022
- Óbuda Family Counselling and Child Protection Centre (Hungary) – complaint upheld – Aug 2022
- Lawyer (Hungary) – €843 – Dec 2021
- DPA case NAIH-1743/2021 (Hungary) – complaint upheld – Sept 2021
- DPA case NAIH-4177-………./2021 (Hungary) – complaint upheld – Sept 2021
- DPA case NAIH-4495-1/2021 (Hungary) – €2K – Apr 2021
- Company (Hungary) – €570 – Apr 2021
- Company (Hungary) – €1K – Apr 2021
- Website operator (Hungary) – €3K – Apr 2021
- Unknown (Hungary) – €28 – Nov 2020
- Bank (Hungary) – €3K – Mar 2020
- Unknown Company (Hungary) – €1K – Dec 2019
- Public sector (Hungary) – €2K – Dec 2019
- Unknown Company (Hungary) – €3K – Oct 2019